Woods clarifies decision on AP African American studies course

ATLANTA -- State School Superintendent Richard Woods has apologized for failing to effectively communicate why he is not recommending adding an Advanced Placement African American studies course to the state’s curriculum offerings. But in a statement released Wednesday, Woods said he has not changed his mind about not moving forward during the new school year with an AP course that was piloted in several school districts in 2023-24. Woods said he came to his decision after reading the course standards …